Guide systematic four-phase debugging to identify root causes before fixes.
npx skills add https://github.com/GregoryHo/arcforge --skill arc-debugging
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: arc-debugging Source: https://github.com/GregoryHo/arcforge/tree/main/skills/arc-debugging Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GregoryHo/arcforge --skill arc-debugging
This Skill addresses the common issue of inefficient and ineffective debugging by enforcing a systematic, root-cause-driven approach, preventing the common pitfalls of "quick fixes" and symptom-based solutions.
Use the arc-debugging skill to investigate any test failures or bugs by following the four-phase process.
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To debug systematically, follow a four-phase process emphasizing error analysis, consistent reproduction, and evidence gathering. Form a single hypothesis and test it with minimal changes to identify the root cause before implementing fixes.
Root cause analysis is a troubleshooting method that identifies the fundamental reason for a bug rather than just treating symptoms. You need it when critical tests fail in CI to rigorously investigate underlying architectural flaws or logic errors, preventing recurrence.
Fix bugs in multi-component systems by consistently reproducing the error and gathering evidence across affected layers. Use pattern comparison against working code and condition-based waiting to pinpoint where the failure occurs before hypothesizing a fix.
The best way to troubleshoot persistent test failures is to question the underlying architecture if multiple fixes fail. Apply root-cause-tracing and add defensive validation at multiple layers to make the specific bug impossible rather than patching symptoms.
Debugging fails to prevent recurring bugs when it relies on symptom-based solutions or quick patches. Implementing a systematic approach with hypothesis testing and minimal changes ensures you resolve the fundamental logic error rather than masking it.
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